February 27, 2011 at 4:06 pm

I’ve gotten a lot of emails asking me how I started running, and my response leaves a lot to be desired. I kinda did it the idiot’s way without any training, proper shoes, or injury prevention techniques.

If you want to become a runner (and not a running fool), you might be interested in the new Up and Running online running course that is the brain child of Shauna “DietGirl” Reid and “Mistress” Julia Jones, runner extraordinaire. If you listen to the Two Fit Chicks podcast you’ve probably heard Julia on a fewepisodes. Their first program is a 5K Beginner’s Course that runs for 8-weeks and only costs £35 GBP per person (approx. $56 USD). You can read the FAQ and then register here.

In the interest of full disclosure, I’ve been helping them set up their web site and Shauna is my friend, so I am not completely unbiased. But I think the class is a great idea even if I hadn’t coded a line of HTML!

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I am a TOTAL “running idiot”! I tried trainging with a friend of mine who runs a bunch of 5k’s and half-marathons last year. She even just completed her first full marathon this year! Now…that. is. serious. dedication.

I can’t even run down the street without getting winded and an unrelenting pounding in my head.

Though…I wish I could! In my mind I feel like I would really enjoy the freedom of running at our beautiful parks and on the beach.

I was told 2 things when I wanted to start running – get good shoes and build up to it. So I got a pair of Skechers Resistance Runners and ran for 10 minutes a day for a week, then 15, then 20, 25 and finally 30. Now I stay at 30 minutes per week, but just try to run faster. I think it was great advice.

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